Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has clarified that the Mahama-led administration will not issue a white paper on the ongoing constitutional review process.
Speaking to the media on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Mr Iddrisu explained that the review process is currently being handled by a team of legal experts who are scrutinising the report submitted to President John Dramani Mahama. He added that a Constitutional Review Implementation Committee will soon be established to guide the process and oversee any proposed amendments.
According to him, the constitutional review being undertaken is different from the one provided for under Article 278 of the 1992 Constitution, which was initiated during the tenure of former President J.E. Mills.
“Many of you are still at a loss about the constitutional review process. 2026 will be the governance year agenda for President Mahama. Beyond economic stability, he will work to promote growth and transformation,” Mr Iddrisu said. He stressed the need for the media and the public to clearly understand the distinction between the current review exercise and a formal constitutional review under Article 278.
He disclosed that after the legal team completes its detailed assessment of the report, the findings will be subjected to cabinet consideration, political party engagement and broader public consultations.
Mr Iddrisu further revealed that the President has already announced the formation of a Constitutional Review Implementation Committee, which will handle issues relating to both entrenched and non-entrenched provisions of the Constitution.
“So those of you who expected that a white paper would be issued got it wrong,” he stated. “This constitutional review, led by Prof. Henry Prempeh, was not established within the true meaning of Article 278 of the Constitution. Therefore, no white paper will be issued. What is acceptable will, however, be declared and made known to the public.”
The clarification comes amid growing public interest and debate over the direction and outcome of the constitutional review process.